GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

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WordMeaning
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
filchto steal secretly or casually
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious